In a message dated 2/3/01 1:09:26 AM, [email protected] writes: << Hi Chris & All ~ I'm also interested in the identity of J. Taylor as he appears on the following marriage bond in my family line: ORANGE CO., NC MARRIAGE BONDS: 14 Jan 1823: John Sharp - Deborah Fossett. Surety: Wm. Fossett. Witness: J. Taylor. John Sharp was born in Orange Co., NC, but moved with his parents to Rockingham Co., NC in 1807. John was a resident of Rockingham Co. in 1823, but bride Deborah FAUCETT, daughter of William Faucett, was an Orange Co., NC resident. Thanks, Francie >> Hi Francie, You will find that the Faucettes were settled in the part of Orange which became Alamance County in 1849. You should also find information on the Taylor name there as well. Best regards, John Fox Winston Salem, NC